Clarkfield Care Center was reported as being owned by Clarkfield Care Center in the first quarter of 2026, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The facility, situated in Yellow Medcine County, has kept the same owner since April 1, 1980.
The center operates as a registered nonprofit establishment.
Throughout the same period, the center earned an overall CMS rating of 4, surpassing the Minnesota average of 3.2 for nursing homes. CMS bases its ratings on factors including inspection results, staffing levels, and the quality of care delivered.
The data shows Clarkfield Care Center served an average of 27.8 residents per day, across 30 available beds, during the first quarter of 2026. The nursing home currently is not affiliated with any hospital.
During Q1 2026, no fines or penalties were assessed to Clarkfield Care Center.
Altogether, Yellow Medcine County was home to 3 nonprofit nursing homes during this timeframe.
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the older adult demographic in the United States continues to increase while youth numbers fall. From 2020 to 2024, those age 65 and older grew by 13%, while Americans under age 18 decreased by 1.7%. America’s population of adults ages 65 and older has expanded considerably since 1920, climbing from 4.9 million to more than 61 million in 2024.
Research published in 2021 found that nearly half of individuals in this age group, or about 28 million, may require long-term care services at some point. The same study estimated more than a third could eventually need nursing home assistance.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education organization. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Granite Falls Care Center | Avera Marshall | Non profit – Church related | 3 | 46.3 |
| Clarkfield Care Center | Clarkfield Care Center | Non profit – Corporation | 4 | 27.8 |
| Sylvan Court | Sanford Health | Non profit – Corporation | 4 | 42.1 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
